Artists group celebrates big 20
From picturesque landscapes in watercolour to vibrant patterns on pottery, the Logan Artists Association has been creating beauty in the City of Logan since the 1980s.
Now celebrating the Association’s 20th year of having its headquarters in Coral Street at Loganlea, president Di Flack is full of thanks for the support along the way from the community and Logan City Council.
‘The original Progress Hall on the land fell into disrepair and Council gave us a chance to prove we were worthy of the new facilities, which we did – and I’ve just signed our new lease until 2030,’ Di says.
‘We started out doing art classes and workshops there and have developed the Association into what we are today,’ she says.
‘Plus we now have a big pottery building, the Able Art Gallery was built in 2012, we have a gallery shop where members can display their craftwork, and some lovely land around us that we take pride in looking after.’
ABOVE: Some of the many local artists enjoying the facilities of the Logan Artists Association to create pottery and ceramic pieces.
Di says the history of the Association is the topic of a book she is assisting with, which delves back to the year 1866 when the land was purchased.
‘There is a little on the beginnings and the rest is the past 20 years and the people who’ve supported us,’ Di says.
Her own journey with the group began back in 2005 when the members first began attending the new headquarters provided by the Council at Loganlea.
‘We were a group of around 70 people then 20 years ago, and now there are more than 400 artists as members,’ Di says.
‘I was an artist then for quite a few years, then went on the committee, and have now been president for the last 12 years.’
Between her administrative duties, Di tries to find time to enjoy her passion for creating – her preference is working with multimedia.
‘We have a social group painting on a Friday night, so sometimes I get to paint then.’
The not-for-profit Association is run by volunteers, and the members often connect with the community on projects, including being commissioned by Logan Hospital last year for 15 paintings.
The Association holds regular workshops such as Sip and Paint events, and will host the Australian Artists Awards (AAA) Exhibition at their Able Gallery from 18 to 25 September, between 10 am and 3 pm.
For details on the AAA exhibition of winners and finalists visit Australian Artists Awards 2025 winners on show in Loganlea.
For information about Logan Artists Association, visit: Logan Artists Association.
PHOTO AT TOP: Logan Artists Association President Di Flack was proud to show visitors the art display at the group’s 20th anniversary celebration recently.
